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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.62, 3,123.84 and 1,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.62, 3,123.84 and 1,269 is: 1,751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.62 : 3,123.84 = 1,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.62/3,123.84 = 1,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.62x = 3,123.84 × 1,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.62x = 3,964,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,152.96/2,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.24

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